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• South African Influence Looms Large Over Champions Cup and Challenge Cup Semifinals

  Published: May 2, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Despite the exit of the four major South African franchises from European competition, local talent will play a pivotal role in this weekend's semifinals. Nine South African player...

• Leinster and Bath Chase European Glory as Champions Cup Reaches High-Stakes Semifinal Stage

  Published: May 2, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Europe’s premier club competition enters its penultimate round as Leinster hosts RC Toulon in Dublin and Bath travels to face reigning champions Bordeaux-Bègles. The weekend fixtur...

• Bath Coach Johann van Graan Considers Radical Springbok Tactic Amid Severe Scrumhalf Injury Crisis

  Published: May 1, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Bath head coach Johann van Graan may employ a specialized bench split for the Champions Cup semifinal against Bordeaux due to a shortage of fit scrumhalves. The English side is mon...

• Bordeaux-Begles Face Crisis as Key Veteran and Head Coach Sidelined Before Bath Semifinal

  Published: Apr 30, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Defending Champions Cup holders Bordeaux-Begles will be without veteran prop Jefferson Poirot and head coach Yannick Bru for their upcoming semifinal against Bath. Poirot has been...

• Champions Cup Semifinals Highlight Elite Tactical Duels as Bordeaux and Bath Prepare for Bilbao Push

  Published: Apr 29, 2026

  Section: Sports

  The Champions Cup semifinals this weekend feature high stakes matchups between Leinster, RC Toulon, Union Bordeaux Bègles, and Bath, with two spots in the Bilbao final on the line....

• Fin Smith Secures Dramatic Last Minute Victory as Northampton Saints Overcome Exeter Chiefs

  Published: Apr 20, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Northampton Saints maintained their position at the summit of the Premiership table following a 35-28 victory over Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park on Saturday. A final play try by Fin...

• Johann Van Graan Orchestrates Historic Bath Comeback While Glasgow Stumbles In European Quarterfinal Shocker

  Published: Apr 14, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Johann van Graan has led Bath to their first European semifinal in two decades following a stunning 43-41 recovery against Northampton Saints. Conversely, Glasgow Warriors suffered...

• Bordeaux Overcomes Toulouse Discipline Crisis to Reach Champions Cup Semi-Finals

  Published: Apr 13, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Defending champions Bordeaux Bègles capitalized on a red card and a crucial Antoine Dupont sin-binning to defeat domestic rivals Toulouse 30-15. The victory secures their place in...

• Bordeaux Overcomes Disciplined Toulouse to Secure Champions Cup Semifinal Berth Against Premiership Giants Bath

  Published: Apr 13, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Reigning champions Union Bordeaux Bègles capitalized on a red card to Dorian Aldegheri and a yellow card for Antoine Dupont to defeat Stade Toulousain 30–15. The victory ensures Bo...

• Bath End Twenty Year Semifinal Drought With Historic Comeback Victory Over Northampton Saints

  Published: Apr 13, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Johann van Graan’s Bath secured a place in the Investec Champions Cup semifinals for the first time in two decades after overcoming a 21-point deficit to defeat Northampton Saints...

• Bath Secure First Champions Cup Semifinal Since 2006 Following Epic Comeback Against Northampton

  Published: Apr 11, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Bath overturned a 21-point deficit to defeat Northampton Saints 43-41 in a high-scoring Champions Cup quarterfinal at the Recreation Ground. Johan van Graan’s side relied on a powe...

• South African Stars Set To Anchor European Heavyweights In Champions Cup Quarterfinal Showdown

  Published: Apr 11, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Despite the exit of all South African franchises, a formidable contingent of "Saffas" remains central to the Investec Champions Cup quarterfinals this weekend. High-profile perform...